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Flight deals from Shanghai to Zurich

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Zurich? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Zurich.CHF 221 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 13 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 221, select.
Zurich.CHF 236 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 236, select.
Zurich.CHF 246 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Jul.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 246, select.
Zurich.CHF 247 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 247, select.
Zurich.CHF 273 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 273, select.
Zurich.CHF 278 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 278, select.
Zurich.CHF 299 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 299, select.
Zurich.CHF 312 per passenger.Departing Mon, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 4 Aug, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From CHF 312, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Zurich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Zurich flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from CHF 221
Jun
from CHF 236
Jul
from CHF 246
Aug
from CHF 312
Sep
from CHF 247
Oct
from CHF 273
Nov
from CHF 278
Dec
from CHF 313
Jan
from CHF 313
Feb
from CHF 329
Mar
from CHF 333
Apr
from CHF 299

Direct flights from Shanghai to Zurich

Shanghai to Zurich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Zurich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zurich.

Shanghai to Zurich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundCHF 221
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time14 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineSWISS
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Zurich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Zurich is CHF 398. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Zurich.
SWISS flies direct from Shanghai to Zurich.
As of May 2025, there are 7 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Zurich.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Zurich is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Zurich Airport on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 12 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zurich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Zurich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

How to find cheap flights to Zurich from Shanghai

Looking for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Zurich? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

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  • Flex your dates to find the best Shanghai-Zurich ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Zurich from Shanghai.
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  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Shanghai and Zurich? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Shanghai and Zurich. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Zurich, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Shanghai to Zurich flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.

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